Chapter 85 The Gala Begins

• When I stepped out of her room that evening, for I had already begun to think of the large master bedroom as ‘mine’, I was trembling with nerves. Bianca had been the one to persuade me to try on and later, to buy the lovely slinky gown I was wearing. True, it moulded itself to my body with its length, a rich teal in colour, which contrasted beautifully with my hair and complexion. But the backless gown, which draped itself lovingly around my full hips, and clung to my rounded breasts seductively, made me look mysterious, as Bianca had said approvingly.
• My make-up was also done with a lot of thought and time, things I had learnt from my days at the Gullah woman’s residence, and a few tips that Bianca had passed down to me. My hair shone, shimmering with rich red highlights, and I knew that my face was glowing too. The rich plum lipstick made my pouty mouth look even more desirable. But I wanted my Daddy to look at me and not feel like looking away…
• It had been Bianca who had put me on it.